Gunbuster

In the very near future, a race of huge, insect like aliens is discovered traveling the galaxy. These aliens seem dedicated to the eradication of the human species as it takes its first steps away from the solar system, and they are getting closer and closer to Earth. Humanity has responded by developing spacegoing battleships and giant fighting robots. These robots are piloted by the best and brightest of Earth's youth, picked from training schools around the world.
The story begins in the year 2023, not long after the first battles with the aliens, and centers on young Noriko Takaya. Although Noriko's father was a famous Captain in the space fleet who was killed during one of the first battles of the war, her own talents as a pilot are questionable. Nonetheless, she has entered a training school. Through the series Noriko, joined by the beautiful and talented Kazumi Amano, will fight to overcome the trauma of war, the doubts of her peers, and her own lack of confidence.
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Episode List (6)

Franchise & Related Anime (4)

Space 94% Female Protagonist 91% Military 90% War 89% Coming of Age 88% Space Opera 86% Super Robot 86% Time Manipulation 84% Primarily Female Cast 81% Time Skip 79% Aliens 79% Cosmic Horror 77% Kaiju 75% Tragedy 74% Heterosexual 71% Bullying 64% Nudity 63% Tomboy 62% Age Gap 60% Travel 55% School 55% Achromatic 54% Astronomy 51% Philosophy 51% Parody 48% Love Triangle 44% Henshin 40%